“What is at stake is preserving our relations with the United States. They should not be changed because of what has happened. But trust has to be restored and reinforced.” ShouldStatesUnitedUnited StatesHappenedChangedRelationStakesNsa Author:Francois Hollande
“The transatlantic relationship is vital for both our countries: France will remain a reliable ally of the United States. Nevertheless, ally does not mean aligned.” MeanDoeCountryStatesUnitedUnited StatesOur CountryFranceAlliesNevertheless Author:Francois Hollande
“We find ourselves in a difficult situation in Europe. There's a crisis, weak growth, unemployment... my duty is to ensure that by the end of my mandate France is in a better state than it was at the beginning.” EndsStatesDifficultGrowthSituationDutyEuropeWeakCrisisFranceUnemploymentMandatesDifficult Situations Author:Francois Hollande
“France, after the month of May, will share trust with the current leadership of the United States which, on many subjects, has tended to take useful positions in our view.” MayStatesUnitedViewsUnited StatesShareSubjectsPositionMonthsCurrentsFrance Author:Francois Hollande